Barcelona SC Clashes with Inter Miami: Your Complete Viewing Guide for the Epic Showdown
Inter Miami wraps up their 2026 South American expedition on Saturday with a showdown against Barcelona SC, powerhouses of Ecuador's Serie A, taking place in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Following a preseason-opening 3–0 defeat to Peru's Alianza Lima to kick off their new campaign, Miami bounced back in their second outing, with Luis Suárez and an own goal securing a 2–1 triumph over Colombian outfit Atlético Nacional.
Under the guidance of manager Javier Mascherano, the Herons aim to conclude their South American journey with a victory and clean sheet, while establishing momentum for their final preseason encounter on Feb. 13, ahead of the MLS season kickoff on Feb. 21 against Son Heung-min's LAFC.
Based on their previous two starting formations, anticipate a nearly full-strength Miami squad on Saturday, showcasing Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Rodrigo de Paul, alongside crucial new signings, including 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Dayne St. Clair and fullback Facundo Mora
Nevertheless, former Premier League and La Liga defender Sergio Reguilón remains unavailable following a knee injury sustained in the opening preseason fixture.
Their adversaries, Barcelona SC, secured third place in Ecuador's premier division in 2025. Their moniker and emblem, reminiscent of Messi and Suárez's former club, pay homage to the renowned La Liga team, courtesy of Eutimio Pérez, a Spanish immigrant who christened the club after his homeland in Barcelona, Spain.
Here's your guide to watching the Herons' concluding match of their South American adventure.
What Time Does Barcelona SC vs. Inter Miami Kick-Off?
What Time Does Barcelona SC vs. Inter Miami Kick-Off?
How to Watch Barcelona SC vs. Inter Miami on TV and Live Stream
How to Watch Barcelona SC vs. Inter Miami on TV and Live Stream
Inter Miami's encounter with Barcelona will be exclusively available on pay-per-view, with OneFootball securing the broadcasting rights for Saturday's fixture and the additional South American friendlies during Miami's preseason tour.
Supporters can acquire the individual match for $4.99.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States and Worldwide | OneFootball |
What's Next for Inter Miami?
What's Next for Inter Miami?
The Herons have traveled back to Miami following each of their preseason matches thus far and will repeat this pattern once more, before preparing for a final encounter against defending Ecuadorian league champions, Independiente del Valle, in Puerto Rico on Feb. 13. This fixture will also represent the inaugural occasion that Messi has competed in the U.S. territory.
After that contest, attention shifts to the 2026 MLS regular season debut against LAFC on Feb. 21, as well as the Concacaf Champions Cup Round One battle between Nashville SC and Atlético Ottawa, with the victor facing Miami in the round of 16 during March.